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escapist

[ih-skey-pist] / ɪˈskeɪ pɪst /
NOUN
dreamer
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"Some officials in the United States still have yet to awaken from their escapist and anachronistic dream," she said.

From Barron's Jun. 7, 2026

For this week’s Slate Plus bonus episode, Emily, John, and David discuss consuming escapist vs. difficult art and the turmoil of modern marriage through The Drama and Beef Season 2.

From Slate Jun. 4, 2026

A boom in musical theatre isn't uncommon in troubled times, when audiences want some escapist entertainment, particularly if it tells a story about their own culture.

From BBC May 24, 2026

Enjoy the escapist refreshment, is what she's saying.

From Salon May 31, 2025

Whatever else Beethoven’s music may have been, it was certainly not intended to be escapist.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall




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